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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Mar 07, 1841

Page

4

House of Commons Friday Debates on Nottingham Gas Bill

The House of Commons sat at the usual hour with de Sreaxer in the chair. Colonel Borr Eestos moved the second reading of the Nottingham Gas bill, opposed by Sir J. HoswouseE who argued the town’s needs could be met by existing authorities. The debate ended with a majority of 90 in favor of the second reading. Notices were given for Monday to amend criminal law and for pro forma committee on the Poor-law Amendment Bill. Discussion covered the East India Company debate and various Navy and Army Estimates, including plans for a Royal Canadian Battalion and questions over Lord Cardigan. The session adjourned after further votes on defense and related topics.

de Sreaxer Borr Eestos Nottingham J. Hoswousee Borizstos Eastforth Hume Earl of Lincoln Lora J. Russel Lord J. Russexu Joan Russet East India Company Col. M’leod Maine Togard O'Brien America Her Majesty New South Wales Macauay India Canada Royal Canadian Battalion Duke of Wellington Henry Haxdince Joux Russety France Rosext Pret England Lord Howick Bart Capt Boiprxzon Lord A. Lennox H. Vivian H. Hanpinee de Lacy Evans Harry Verney Ham Great Britain Ireland Huse Lord Cardigan Mir Macaunay Lord Carrigan Ea Eee Ee Ahlead Casa Lord Hill Macaulay Europe Joan Russent Gaye Owick Kilkenny Pony Ewan H. Harpiner Lord Howicx de' Lacy Evans Mr. Howe Home Colonization Office Pall-mall Weekly Chronicle Home Colonization Society A.c.cuapton W. C.J . ‘ Tur Lawyers’ Union Ashton London Daily Times Tucre Chester Manchester Glasgow Astley Cooper J. M Linendrapers’ Institution Surrey-street Strand Eliza Wordsworth D. K Court Gazette Lord Stanleys Afor Capper Transport Office Downing Aosay James Tunstall Nuppore Jess Christ Zadkiel Exeter Ty Haro H. R Ann Avings Bank Bsa Ralesen - Osraeie Squeri Lord Morpeth Spectator John Russell House of Commons Birmingham East Retford Lord Stanley Robert Peel Swift Tamworth

Cold Season Leaves Gardens Dim but Hopes Rise

The account notes frost history through December and February with several sharp freezes but snow shielding some crops. It advises sowing spring vegetables, pruning fruit trees, and preparing beds, while praising the endurance of evergreen stock and urging regular watering and moss mulching for protection.

London Sumey Bishop's Dwarf Cormack Kent Warwick Savoy York Jerusalem

Time of Sunrise and Sunset for Great Britain and Ireland

A calculation method outlined for determining sunrise and sunset times at any GB and Ireland location using latitude, with adjustments by degree. It also details high water times at major ports relative to London Dock Labour estimates, listing Bristol, York Cove, Falmouth, Hulk, Milford Haven, Brighton, Cowes, Dover, Dublin, Holyhead, Liverpool, Port Glasgow, Southampton, and notes many minor harbours.

Great Britain and Ireland London Bristol Ork Cove Falmouth Hulk Milford Haven Brighton Cowes Dover Dublin Holyhead Liverpool Port Glasgow Southampton

South Australian Company Announces Public Communications

The Directors of this company select the Weekly Chronicle as the official medium for public notices regarding the Colony of South Australia. They state the move aims to extend publicity in the United Kingdom and dependencies. The paper emphasizes independence remains uncompromised and that future communications will be officially presented.

Weekly Chronicle South Australia United Kingdom

Adjourning Morpeth Bill Till After Easter debate

The piece argues for delaying Lord Morpeth’s Irish Registration Bill until after Easter as a strategic move in Parliament. It praises Lord John Russell for delaying decisive votes, notes the broader political games around Irish franchise, and predicts future parliamentary maneuvers between rival factions and leaders including Lord Stanley and Sir Robert Peel.

Parliament Debates Navy Estimates Amid Foreign Tensions

In a Monday Committee of Supply, Mr Maré O Ferrall defended the Navy Estimates with clear mastery, while Lord John Russell and Lord Palmerston explained foreign policy. The Admiralty faced a vote of indemnity for 161,500 pounds spent beyond the preceding year’s Estimates without Parliament’s authority, raising questions of constitutional duty versus national need amid French tensions and fears of a brewing storm.

Maré O'Ferrall Committee of Supply John Russell Lord Palmerston Admiralty France England la Noreen

Defence economy and naval strength amid unsettled Europe

The article argues Parliament should not have been summoned, praising government defence preparations as necessary. It notes rising defence costs, contrasts 1836 standards with current estimates, and warns France and the United States may ally against Britain. It critiques Hume's minority and lists political figures blamed for a poor division, urging vigilance amid European tensions.

East France England Europe India United States Hume House of Commons Kilkenny Col. Sibthorpe B. Disraeli Claude Hamilton Q. Dick

Vote upon Maynooth debate mirrors party divisions

The House shows thin attendance as Colquhoun seeks leave to bring in a Maynooth education bill. The piece critiques Conservative leadership, fears on Protestant supremacy, and notes Parliament’s restraint amid religious tensions and international commentary on France and policy.

France and Britain Debate on Secret Funds and Policy

A long discussion in Parliament mirrors unsettled party lines and Foreign policy debates. The piece notes Guizot Thiers and the Opposition, with warnings on isolation and potential war, while reporting U S tensions, Maine's war resolution against Britain, and Mr. Leod's peril amid mob violence and legal peril.

Pageant at the High Court of Parliament Farce and Tragedy Aspects

The excerpt mocks judicial arrogance and public opinion in a London court scene. It contrasts swift punishment for the rich with harsher scrutiny for the poor, noting the dangers of legal loopholes, barristers, and miscarriages of justice. It likens the spectacle to a tragedy and a farce, condemning abuses of power.

United States

Army Estimates Move With Pacifist Tone

The Army Estimates were moved on Friday night by an unnamed speaker, showing a generally pacific character with only slight tendency toward non-military measures. The right honorable gentleman spoke on matters related to defence and policy, reflecting cautious budgetary positions.

Lord Cardigs Ant Caulay

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